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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
302:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
83.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Idaho20 Students
North Idaho College18 Students
Montana State University13 Students
Boise State University12 Students
University of Washington10 Students
Washington State University8 Students
Idaho State University7 Students
Gonzaga University6 Students
The College of Idaho4 Students
Lewis-Clark State College4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology4 Students
Biology4 Students
English4 Students
Engineering3 Students
Criminology3 Students
Chemistry3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service3 Students
Dance3 Students
Creative Writing3 Students
Journalism3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.410 Reviews
5.0Senior
10/14/2019
I absolutely love everything about this school. Out of all of the schools I have attended this one is by far the best. The hands on experiences really stand out to me and are a great way to learn. The only thing that I would change would be the fact that we don't have sports or a hot lunch program (although we do have home ec and the student store).
5.0Junior
4/2/2018
I transferred to Forrest M. Bird Charter School at the start of the 2017/2018 school year. I love everything about the school and find that I am having a more enjoyable high school and educational experience than I had at my previous high school. The teachers are amazing and actually care about my well being as one of their students. The school in general is very open and most of the other students seem understanding as well. Since transferring I can honestly say I have become a lot happier as an individual and have been able to grasp a better understanding of myself as an individual and have had the opportunity to make friends as well. There isn't a single thing that I would change about Forrest M. Bird Charter School because to me it is perfect.
4.0Alum
8/30/2017
This school is truly amazing. The teachers really care about their students, and take time to help individual students with just about anything. While it is a small school it creates better friendships between all the students
The staff is amazing at FBCS. They see my son as an individual, met him where he was educationally and allowed him to explore ideas more in depth. Instead of AP classes, students who are ready take college classes. My son graduated many completed college classes that gave him a year less to do in co...
I am disappointed in the reviewer that called the Charter School a 'pay to win' school. The Charter School is a public, tuition free school - like any other public school. Standards have to met, nothing is given out.
Don't understand review just posted. This is not a school parents pay for their children to attend. It is a Charter School, there are no school fees for attendance. My son attends. Just wanted to set the record straight.
As a former student of this school, I can honestly say it is a horrible school. I attended this school all through middle school and part of my junior year of high school. They claim to focus on each child individually, but all that really does is spread out their already thin educational abilities....
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